title: Gastrointestinal diseases in women.
abstract: Gastrointestinal disorders are among the most common disorders for which women seek medical attention. Most gastrointestinal diseases in women are not inherently different from those that occur in men. There are several disorders, however, that occur more frequently or manifest themselves differently in women. This article reviews common gastrointestinal disorders affecting women. The pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, management, and gender-specific issues of gastroesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA. borum@gwis2.circ.gwu.edu
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Borum
mesh_terms: D003276:Contraceptives, Oral; D015914:Estrogen Replacement Therapy; D005260:Female; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000628:therapy; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage; D016481:Helicobacter Infections / Q000188:drug therapy; D016480:Helicobacter pylori; D006801:Humans; D015212:Inflammatory Bowel Diseases; D008019:Life Style; D010437:Peptic Ulcer / Q000235:genetics / Q000382:microbiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications
chemical_list: D003276:Contraceptives, Oral